January 26, 2010

Top 10: Counties with the highest rates of uninsured people in 2006

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As the nation debates the need for healthcare reform, a question worth asking is: where are the most uninsured populations? The Census’s Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) can provide some answers. They have county and state level data for 2005 and 2006.

The Census’ Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) dataset produces model-based estimates of health insurance coverage for states and counties. This dataset is an estimate based on a model because data on health insurance coverage are not available elsewhere at this time. (A question on health insurance coverage has recently been added to the American Community Survey, but widespread reporting on that question is not yet available).
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November 19, 2009

Top 10: Counties with the Highest Rates of Uninsured People in 2006

Posted under: Top 10 — Tags: , , , by Bernie L @ 11:30 am

As the nation debates the need for healthcare reform, a question worth asking is: where are the most uninsured populations? The Census’s Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) can provide some answers. They have county and state level data for 2005 and 2006.

Counties with the highest rates of uninsured people in 2006

Percent of Uninsured 18 to 64 in 2006 County, State Percent Uninsured 18 to 64 in 2006
Hudspeth, TX 50.6%
Edwards, TX 49.4%
Terrell, TX 49.1%
Webb, TX 48.9%
Jeff Davis, TX 47.7%
Brazos, TX 45.4%
Mason, TX 45.3%
Hall, TX 45.2%
Sherman, TX 45.2%
Cimarron, OK 45%

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January 28, 2009

New Unemployment and Health Insurance data, now on PolicyMap

Posted under: Monthly Updates — Tags: , , , , , , , , by Phil V. @ 2:35 pm


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